Foods That Suit Me According to 'MBTI' and '8 Chejil' (Lee Jin-kyung's Health Tips)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-kyung Lee] What kind of food suits me? Do you find it hard to digest meat but feel comfortable after eating seafood? Have you ever felt discomfort after eating certain foods? If you want to find the food that suits you, it is important to first understand your constitution. Recently, there has been much interest in the MBTI personality type test, and it is said that a person's constitution can also be classified into 8 types, similar to personality. Since each constitution shows different personality traits and suitable foods, knowing your constitution through a detailed test like the MBTI personality test might help you develop healthier eating habits. The 8 constitutions classify humans into eight types based on the strengths and weaknesses of the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys, gallbladder, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, and bladder. Let's learn about the personality traits according to constitution and the foods that suit them, and take some time to check your own constitution and what foods you should eat for your health.

● Toyang (Corresponding to the extroverted sensing types ESTP, ESFJ)

Toyang tends to have a very impatient personality and a strong appetite. Therefore, they cannot endure hunger and are likely to eat quickly and overeat. Especially when consuming spicy foods or chicken, it becomes even harder to control appetite. It is better to avoid foods like spicy chicken feet.

▶ Personality traits

- Impatient temperament

- Developed visual sense and prone to anger

- Active, proactive, and sociable

- Does not stay in one place for long, likes moving activities, and tends to create tasks

- Good digestive power

▶ Beneficial foods

- Rice, beef, pork, various vegetables

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Omega-3

● Mokyang (Corresponding to the introverted thinking types ISTP, INTJ)

Mokyang tends to sweat a lot, and the more they sweat, the healthier they become. Especially, consuming meat increases sweating and sleep, so having a meat-based diet and exercising regularly can greatly help health. Excessive consumption of seafood or wine may cause poor condition, so caution is needed.

▶ Personality traits

- Quick decision-making and excellent survival skills

- Good adaptation to social life and good interpersonal relationships

- Often has developed motor skills and is good at sports

- Shortness of breath and easily fatigued when talking a lot

▶ Beneficial foods

- Chicken, beef, wheat flour, root vegetables

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Propolis, Royal jelly

● Mogeum (Corresponding to the introverted intuitive type INTP and sensing type ESTJ)

Mogeum may find seafood to be the root of all illnesses. Consuming a lot of seafood can make the large intestine very sensitive, causing frequent bathroom visits. Also, if the lower abdomen is uncomfortable, legs and back may feel heavy and painful, and it can lead to psychological depression and insomnia. Therefore, avoiding seafood is good for health.

▶ Personality traits

- Impatient, not very strong-willed, and simple

- Sensitive to emotions and stimuli

- Developed motor skills and generous

- When healthy, tends to sleep a lot

▶ Beneficial foods

- Beef, pork, wheat flour, root vegetables

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Propolis, Royal jelly

● Su-eum (Corresponding to the introverted sensing types ISTJ, INFJ)

Su-eum, who often suffers from minor illnesses, has a sensitive constitution. Especially, the stomach is weak, and eating cold food or overeating can cause immediate stomach pain. Therefore, it is necessary to be selective with food and preferably eat small amounts.

▶ Personality traits

- Patient and listens well to others

- Gentle personality

- Calm and good at delicate tasks

- Cool-headed and determined

▶ Beneficial foods

- Beef, duck meat, apples

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin B, Propolis, Royal jelly

● To-eum (Corresponding to the extroverted feeling types ESFP, ENFJ)

To-eum has an excessively strong stomach, prone to indigestion, headaches, and nervousness. A diet centered on seafood rather than meat suits this constitution well, and among meats, pork is relatively suitable. Many tend to become vegetarians.

▶ Personality traits

- Straightforward and sensitive

- Strong sense of responsibility, positive, and diligent

- Developed visual sense and good aesthetic sense

▶ Beneficial foods

- Rice, seafood, green vegetables, pork

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin C, Boswellia, Omega-3

● Geumeum (Corresponding to the extroverted thinking type ENTJ and introverted feeling type INFP)

Geumeum, who has a weak liver constitution, should avoid meat as it can be the root of all illnesses. Once health deteriorates, suspicion increases, self-assertion becomes strong, and chronic fatigue, indigestion, nephropathy, and myasthenia can occur, so caution is necessary. A diet focused on green vegetables and seafood is recommended.

▶ Personality traits

- Prone to anger and quick-witted

- Impatient and stubborn

- Diligent and ambitious

- Values principles and intelligent

- Creative and enjoys speaking

▶ Beneficial foods

- White rice, seafood, all green vegetables

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin C

● Su-yang (Corresponding to the introverted feeling types ISFJ, ISFP)

This unique constitution has a lot of external heat but is cold inside. Eating cold food on hot days can easily cause internal problems. Cold showers are okay, but cold food should be avoided. It is better to eat warm foods like Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) that warm the body and avoid beer, which cools the body.

▶ Personality traits

- Detailed temperament and not easily angered

- Good interpersonal relationships and listens well to others

- Calm and does not reveal inner feelings easily

- Patient and shows perfectionist tendencies

▶ Beneficial foods

- Duck meat, apples, chicken

▶ Beneficial supplements

- Vitamin B, Propolis, Royal jelly

● Geumyang (Corresponding to the extroverted intuitive types ENTP, ENFP)

Geumyang, who is on the borderline between perfectionist and idealist, has a weak liver. Meat does not suit this constitution well, so a seafood-based diet is recommended. Sweating can lead to weakness, so intense exercise should be reduced, and maintaining good posture is advised.